Proverbs 15:27
King James Version (KJV)
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
In context
25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:27 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
- WEB World English Bible
- He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.
- ASV American Standard Version
- He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A dishonest gainer is troubling his house, And whoso is hating gifts liveth.
- DBY Darby Translation
- He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.